Forensic Science Courses

The Landscape of 21st Century Science - Complex Systems and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Exploring complex systems science and its impact on modern scientific inquiry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle intricate global challenges beyond traditional reductionist methods.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scaling Science with Free and Open Cyberinfrastructure

Explore scaling scientific research using free, open cyberinfrastructure. Learn about data deluge, democratization of data, and advances in computational capabilities to unleash your inner data scientist.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Interplanetary Festival - Exploring Complexity Science and Technological Innovation

Explore complexity science and technological innovation through engaging panels, art, music, and more at this unique summer festival blending science and culture.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Science of Success - What's Luck Got to Do with It?

Explore the interplay of skill and luck in shaping life outcomes. Learn to define, measure, and improve skill while managing luck, with examples from sports, entertainment, and business.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Frontiers of Computational Social Science - Agent-Based Modeling and Artificial Societies

Explore agent-based modeling in computational social science, from playground simulations to global epidemic models, with insights on future developments in neuro-cognitive agents and their applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Science of Open Science - Large Scale Analysis of Team Performance in iGEM Competition

Explore team performance in iGEM competition through large-scale analysis, uncovering insights into open science practices and collaborative research dynamics.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Networks Thinking Themselves - The Science of Brain and Knowledge Networks

Explore the interconnected networks in our universe, focusing on brain networks and their role in learning. Discover how network science illuminates knowledge acquisition and neural system development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mandelbrot, 1/f Noise, and The Mind's Eye in Complexity Science

Exploring Mandelbrot's contributions to 1/f noise, long-range dependence, and fractional models. Discusses the impact of cognitive diversity on scientific progress and the importance of visual thinking in mathematics.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

InterPlanetary Film Scores - Art, Craft, and Science in Sci-Fi Soundtracks

Explore the art, craft, and science behind iconic sci-fi film scores through live performance and insightful analysis, revealing the secrets that make these soundtracks unforgettable.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Questioning the Science of Gender Difference - A New Perspective

Explores how cultural beliefs influence gender research, challenging long-held assumptions about biological differences between sexes and offering a fresh perspective on gender in society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lightning Research Talks - New Science and Horizons 2015

Lightning talks on diverse research topics including computational complexity, packing problems, social behavior, and ecological networks.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is Free Will an Illusion? What Can Cognitive Science Tell Us?

Explore the philosophical debate on free will, determinism, and moral responsibility with Daniel Dennett. Examine cognitive science insights and their implications for our understanding of human agency and ethics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Complex Science of Cyberdefense - Computer Immunology

Exploring cyberdefense through immunology concepts, adapting biological defense mechanisms to address digital threats and vulnerabilities in complex computational systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

On the Evolution of Sex and the Advantages of Recombination - 2013 Science Board Symposium

Explore the evolution of sex and recombination advantages with Sarah Otto. Delve into epistasis, costs, finite population effects, and analytical models in this comprehensive examination of sexual reproduction.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beauty and Truth in Mathematics and Science - Lecture 1

Explore the role of beauty in guiding humanity's quest for understanding the world, examining interactions between beliefs, values, and scientific truth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video